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Land Rover Defender

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 DWPMOT history

L90 DWP is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 2 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

L90 DWP red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Land Rover Defender, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
124,005 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,968 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 DWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 DWP was last recorded at 124,005 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,756 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,249 miles
Average per year
4,968 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,005 miles
  • 2025 – 122,756 miles
  • 2024 – 122,080 miles
  • 2023 – 119,813 miles
  • 2022 – 116,641 miles
  • 2021 – 112,857 miles
  • 2020 – 110,166 miles
  • 2019 – 104,002 miles
  • 2018 – 96,954 miles
  • 2017 – 89,791 miles
  • 2016 – 82,755 miles
  • 2015 – 75,954 miles
  • 2014 – 69,113 miles
  • 2013 – 63,055 miles
  • 2012 – 59,685 miles
  • 2011 – 57,104 miles
  • 2010 – 50,651 miles
  • 2009 – 44,030 miles
  • 2008 – 38,024 miles
  • 2007 – 31,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,005 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Steering damper bush worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering damper bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,005 miles (+1,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    124,005 miles
    Test number
    959815639063
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass122,756 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    122,756 miles
    Test number
    832932495377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass122,080 miles (+63)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    122,080 miles
    Test number
    161885905993
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail122,017 miles (+2,204)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,017 miles
    Test number
    549536565037
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Footwell at pedals/body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Steering damper (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  5. Pass119,813 miles (+3,172)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    119,813 miles
    Test number
    471624193919
    • AdvisoryBattery tray corroded but battery not likely to fall from carrier
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering damper bush worn
  6. Pass116,641 miles (+3,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    116,641 miles
    Test number
    602685870734
    • AdvisoryFuel filter slightly damp but not leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering damper Bush worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass112,857 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    102403055855
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering damper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail112,857 miles (+2,691)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,857 miles
    Test number
    634857847316
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorShock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Steering damper (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorSteering component fractured Spring insecure (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Steering damper bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass110,166 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    926131586946
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Fail110,166 miles (+6,164)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,166 miles
    Test number
    135227420077
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush steering damper (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass104,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    957686554319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail104,002 miles (+7,048)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,002 miles
    Test number
    493265034798
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  13. Pass96,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    533534735141
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  14. Fail96,954 miles (+7,163)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,954 miles
    Test number
    221546309095
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Pass89,791 miles (+7,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    871711403022
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Pass82,755 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    853351010930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,954 miles (+6,841)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    75,954 miles
    Test number
    726533385066
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront axle seals damp
    • NoteSlight play in rear propshaft joint
  18. Pass69,113 miles (+6,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,113 miles
    Test number
    657246274034
    • NoteSlight play in steering damper bush
  19. Pass63,055 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,055 miles
    Test number
    696886103182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,685 miles (+2,504)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,685 miles
    Test number
    327847082173
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteN/s/f hubseak skight leak
  21. Pass57,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    57,181 miles
    Test number
    336963602059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,178 miles (+74)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,178 miles
    Test number
    268833302043
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
  23. Pass57,104 miles (+6,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,104 miles
    Test number
    285515991162
    • NoteADVISE, both front inner hub seals damp.
    • NoteADVISE, slight engine & transmission oil leaks.
  24. Pass50,651 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,651 miles
    Test number
    343906620391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    594861539350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,030 miles (+6,006)3 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,030 miles
    Test number
    663110139354
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  27. Pass38,024 miles (+6,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,024 miles
    Test number
    182872038339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    361999147429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,836 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,836 miles
    Test number
    560659847240
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L90 DWP

Does L90 DWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 DWP is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L90 DWP?
The MOT on L90 DWP is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 DWP done?
L90 DWP was recorded at 124,005 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,968 miles a year.
Has L90 DWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 DWP has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L90 DWP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L90 DWP find?
L90 DWP passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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